H.R.263 - Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2008 as reported to house.

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Latest Action Sep 08, 2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee ... Related Bills (0) & Issues (30) Users Tracking H.R.263 (3)
9/8/2008--Reported to House amended, Part I. Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Cybersecurity, to establish a program awarding competitive grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs)

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9/8/2008--Reported to House amended, Part I. Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Cybersecurity, to establish a program awarding competitive grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) and consortia of IHEs for:
(1) cybersecurity professional development programs;
(2) associate degree programs in cybersecurity; and
(3) the purchase of equipment to provide training in cybersecurity for professional development and degree programs. Gives grant priority to consortia of IHEs and such consortia that include IHEs eligible to receive funds under title III (Institutional Aid) or V (Developing Institutions) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Authorizes FY2009-FY2010 appropriations for the grant program. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Fellows program to bring state, local, tribal, and private sector officials to participate in the work of the National Cybersecurity Division in order to assist with Department of Homeland Security's stated cybersecurity missions and capabilities. Urges the House of Representatives to designate a committee to serve as the single, principal point of cybersecurity oversight and review.


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09/02/08
Tax Treatment of Structured Settlements

In general, HR 263 would impose a tax on certain acquisitions of structured settlement payment streams, equal to 50 percent of the amount equal to the excess of (1) the aggregate undiscounted amount of structured settlement payments ...

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08/25/08
washingtonwatch.com digest - august 25, 2008

hr 263 the cybersecurity education enhancement act of 2007 costs $0.09 per family. s. 3341 the federal financial assistance management improvement act of 2008 costs $2.17 per family. s. 1933 the small community drinking water funding ...

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08/21/08
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Here are the bills most recently analyzed by CBO, and thus reported to you here on WashingtonWatch.com with their cost per family, per person, etc. H.R. 263 The Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 Costs $0.09 per family ...

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